Landslip on UCC Campus: Breaking water and power lines A minor landslip occurred at the north side of UCC’s campus, breaking an old water line and an underground power line, cutting off water and power to some campus buildings after heavy rains in the area. The UCC community was notifiedContinue Reading
Understanding the Commitment of Adoption During the Holiday Season Thinking about adopting an animal for Christmas? During the holiday season so much more is going on in a normally quiet household that bringing an animal into this may cause confusion and distraught to them. Many shelters also see a largeContinue Reading
The Unfortunate Aftermath of Fires That Took Place at North Umpqua After the tragic fires took over Oregon in mid September, many places including forests and houses were affected greatly. The fires in Oregon, California, and Washington caused around 700 homes and businesses to collapse and the losses in theContinue Reading
Measure 109: Psilocybin mushrooms explained Measure 109 just passed in Oregon, legalizing the usage of hallucinogenic psilocybin mushrooms and fungi for medical purposes on persons who are at least 21 years old. According to Ballotpedia, the Oregon Health Authority will create the psilocybin program and regulate it, under the advisoryContinue Reading
Wayfinding signs deliver highlights to Roseburg Wayfinding signs mysteriously appeared along the Umpqua River Trail a few weeks ago and only those involved know how. That is until Blue Zones Project announced the new trail signs that the Roseburg Parks Department, Blue Zones Project Built Environment Committee, and other volunteersContinue Reading
Oregon Fire Resources and How to Get and Give Help During early fall, 138 homes were destroyed just in Douglas County with almost 4,000 homes lost during the fall fire season throughout seven Oregon counties. Helping displaced family is still ongoing and here is how to help. GLIDE STRONG GlideContinue Reading
Newly Added Red Pandas at Wildlife Safari Two red pandas recently joined Wildlife Safari in July. They are both in the village as new additions and a fun sight to see for most people. Remi and Freddie are their names, and they’re both 2-year-old males from the Virginia Zoo and areContinue Reading
Preparing for Zoom job interviews Online interviews can be a big fail if done poorly. Being prepared is the key to success. Students preparing for summer jobs can wrap up their video conference call interviews feeling successful by using these five tips. Knowing where to look is arguably the mostContinue Reading
Photo by Owen Cherry Getting close to the earth: learning how to garden Besides producing fresh fruits and vegetables, gardening can be a fun hobby and stress reducer. “Gardening during this time of social distancing is a great activity that not only can give you a break from all thatContinue Reading
From left to right: Joanie Chambers, Debbie Field, Jim Paris, Steve Erickson, Yuki Taylor, and Boone Olson all pose for a photo behind the planted ginkgo tree. (Photo provided by Akiyo Riggs) Hiroshima peace tree planted at UCC Editor’s note: Mainstream Design Editor Boone Olson participated in the planting ofContinue Reading
Photo provided by Aaron CherryWild fires have an important function in maintaining the healthy and diversity of a forest ecosystem. Fire plays important role in forest ecology Wildfires play a complex role in forest ecosystems. While often perceived by the public as universally destructive, the real picture of the effectsContinue Reading
Lisa Clark/ The MainstreamNursing Student Cami Mattravers feels great eating a Whole Food Plant Based diet. The food you eat can determine how you live Despite the incredible advances in medicine and science, lifestyle changes are essential to living a long, healthy life. “Back in 1903, Thomas Edison predicted thatContinue Reading
Kacy Buxton/The MainstreamImg tagThe Athletic Complex and Tom Keel Fitness Center after the February 2019 snowstorm “Snowpocalypse.” Better safe than sorry: Preparing for winter weather “Careful planning is a must,” said Tim Fjeld Seven Feather’s Safety Manager, while discussing tips for keeping safe and prepared for winter weather. Planning isContinue Reading